Space shuttle orbiter Columbia, OV-102, launch and tracking, Kennedy Space Center, Florida Part 1

Description

Crew preflight preparation and boarding of the orbiter; ignition, launching and tracking of OV-102 through jettison of the solid propellant boosters (high speed camera during ignition). Astronauts John W. Young (Commander) and Navy Captain Robert L. Crippen (pilot) are shown. Gov Jerry Brown, California, is among the spectators. Reel 1: 1) Series of various shots space shuttle OV-l02 on launch pad. 2) MSs Astronauts Young and Crippen dining with space officials. 3) MSs and CUs Astronauts Young and Crippen putting on space suit gear, assisted by technicians. 4) Sequence showing Astronauts Young and Crippen after suiting up, then boarding crew van for transportation to the launch pad. 5) INT launch control center showing launch controllers manning consoles. 6) INT MSs STS-1 launch platform showing Astronauts Young and Crippen entering orbiter--compartment door is then secured. 7) Various shots spectators and dignitaries--Governor Brown is present. 8) ALSs vehicles parked near space center, boats in bay and spectators. 9) Various shots OV-102 during ignition, launch and tracking through jettisoning of solid propellant boosters. 271' Total footage in reel.

Collection

Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities